What is the primary material specified for the cabinet body?

Cold-rolled mild steel sheets conforming to IS 513.

What type of finish is required?

A stoving synthetic enamel paint finish over a properly pre-treated and primed surface is specified in Clause 7.

Is this standard still active?

No, IS 9715:1981 has been withdrawn by the Bureau of Indian Standards and is no longer in force.

Are there specific dimensions for the cabinets?

Yes, Clause 4 specifies standard dimensions and permissible tolerances for various components of the cabinet.

IS 9715

: 1981

steel visible indexing system cabinets

CurrentSpecializedSpecificationGeneral · Furniture

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This standard specifies the material, dimensional, constructional, and finish requirements for steel visible indexing system cabinets. It is intended to ensure quality and interchangeability for cabinets used in offices and record rooms. Note: This standard has been withdrawn by BIS.

steel visible indexing system cabinets

Quick Reference Values

Minimum steel sheet thickness for body and top1.00 mm

Minimum steel sheet thickness for trays/drawers0.63 mm

Minimum dry film thickness of paint (final coat)20 microns

Standard cabinet height1340 mm

Standard cabinet width590 mm

Practical Notes

This standard has been officially withdrawn and should be used for reference purposes only for older equipment.

For new procurement, refer to the manufacturer's specifications or relevant updated/international standards for office furniture.

Pay close attention to the pre-treatment and priming process (Clause 7) as it is critical for the durability of the paint finish and corrosion resistance.